Paradise Island.
Vincent's third day of training on the island came to an end, with half of the sun sinking into the horizon, and the sea surface seemingly ablaze with fire.
Tomorrow would be the day Diana and Vincent would leave the island and return to the human world.
It would also be Paradise Island's annual Amazonian warrior competition day. This was a tradition of Paradise Island, which revered martial prowess, dating back to ancient times. It was a competition that encompassed various stages such as individual cross-country, swimming, horseback riding, archery, and javelin throwing, to select the strongest warrior. At that time, all of the Amazonians would come to watch and celebrate.
Regardless, both events were destined to make the eve of Paradise Island different from the usual...
When General Antiope came down from the mountain where the training ground was located, she saw Diana, without a crown and with her black hair draped over her shoulders, standing at the crossroads she usually took to return home.
"Your Highness Diana!" Antiope was about to salute, but Diana stepped forward first.
Like a little girl from before, Diana linked her arm through Antiope's and, with a playful blink, asked, "Antiope, how about you walk with me for a bit?"
"Oh, you." Antiope felt a little helpless with her, but more so, she felt affection, so she nodded without hesitation.
As night fell, the two arrived at a cliff next to the training ground.
Diana said, "Antiope, thank you for training and instructing Vincent these past few days."
"It's nothing. Instructing him is no different from instructing other Amazonians." Antiope shook her head and said in a deep voice, "Are you really sure? To leave Paradise Island again tomorrow and return to the human world outside?"
Antiope raised her eyebrows, displeased, "It's only been three days. That boy has only learned the basics of everything. To make him a true warrior, he needs more time to hone his skills..."
Diana suddenly chuckled and said, "Antiope. Weren't you very reluctant to teach him at first? Now, why do you want to teach him more? Just like how you secretly trained me when I was little."
Antiope was noncommittal, "I admit. He does have some talent in learning and combat. Unfortunately, he is ultimately just an ordinary human. No matter how much he trains, he can only improve his self-preservation ability a little."
Diana said, "As long as he has a foundation, that's enough."
"Could it be..." Antiope inexplicably recalled the strange scene three days ago when Vincent suddenly turned the tide.
Antiope pondered for a moment, then looked at Diana and said, "Is your mother still not planning to summon him? Now, compared to a few days ago, some Amazonians have gradually recognized him."
"That's not enough." Diana's beautiful eyes sparkled.
She said, "Antiope, could I ask you to help me with one more thing?"
"Your Highness Diana, please speak." Antiope nodded solemnly.
Diana said, "I want to sign Vincent up for tomorrow morning's warrior competition."
"What did you say?!" Antiope for a moment suspected she had misheard, her face filled with surprise.
She quickly understood.
If Vincent could perform well in the warrior competition, he could gain the recognition of most Amazonians in one fell swoop, and the Amazon Queen would also be present on stage to watch the entire competition tomorrow.
However, not to mention that Vincent was just a human boy, even if he possessed the strength to defeat her three days ago, it would be impossible for him to stand out in the competition; in fact, there was a higher possibility of him making a fool of himself.
After all.
Tomorrow's competition was not a one-on-one battle, but a comprehensive display of physical fitness and technical skills!
"Your Highness, you will ruin yourself!" Antiope couldn't help but exclaim.
She was naturally not worried about Vincent for tomorrow, but the relationship between Diana and Vincent was almost one of shared glory and shared loss!
To have a human boy who had only trained for three days participate in the warrior competition and compete with the most valiant and powerful Amazonian warriors, even Antiope could hardly imagine what that scene would be like!
"It's decided."
Diana said this softly and with certainty, then turned and left, leaving Antiope standing alone in a daze...
In the ancient circular building.
Vincent sat on the bed placed in the main hall, waiting for Aunt Diana to arrive.
Aunt Diana's nightly rewards had allowed him to endure the hard training during the day these past few days, after all, who could resist a Wonder Woman version of a divine pillow?
Moreover, the reward each night was slightly different.
This difference lay in what Aunt Diana was wearing.
The first day Aunt Diana came here, she was wearing golden royal attire, like a noble and elegant deity.
It made Vincent feel that even moving a finger would be blasphemous.
And when Aunt Diana appeared here on the second day, her clothes had changed to a white knee-length gauze dress with Greek characteristics.
She looked pure and beautiful, like a white peony.
The thin and soft ordinary gauze dress, and the elaborately crafted royal robes, felt completely different to the touch.
As for the third night, which was yesterday evening.
Aunt Diana was wearing the bustier top and leather skirt she often wore during training. The tight bustier top only covered half of her upper body, revealing her slender waist with its healthy and perfect curves.
Therefore.
Although the first three nights were simple hugs, there were indescribable differences between them.
Vincent felt a surge of anticipation and heat in his heart. Just then, familiar footsteps echoed from the corridor.
He looked up.
He saw Diana tonight wearing her battle-ready red armor skirt, which was her superhero attire, with a long sword and round shield and other exclusive weapons on her back.
"Aunt Diana, are we leaving Paradise Island now?" Vincent quickly got up and asked curiously.
"No, we'll depart after tomorrow morning." Diana looked directly at him and said, "Tomorrow morning, you will participate in the Amazonian warrior competition."
"Okay." Vincent nodded readily.
"Do you know what the warrior competition is?" Diana raised her heroic eyebrows.
Vincent spread his hands and replied frankly, "I vaguely heard some warrior women talk about it, but I'm not clear about the specific content."
"You don't even know the content, and you've already agreed to me?" Diana came close to Vincent, gently cupping his face with her left hand as she asked.
Vincent smiled, "If Aunt Diana arranged it, then Aunt Diana must have her reasons."
"It's settled then." Diana said confidently, "Tomorrow, not only do you have to participate, but you also have to find a way to get first place."
"This might... be a bit difficult?" Vincent's confidence was severely lacking. Although he didn't know much about the competition, he still knew that it was a gladiatorial competition among warrior women.
"What if this happens?" As Diana spoke, she suddenly lowered her proud head.
"Hmm?!"
Vincent's pupils contracted as if the universe was collapsing. He could clearly smell the close scent of violets, and a wonderful warmth came from his somewhat dry lips.
"Woo—"
Vincent's eyes widened little by little, looking at the stunningly beautiful face so close, his eyes suddenly turned into the icy silver of a deity!
He supported her familiar slender waist with both hands, his black hair turning an unreal silver, growing wildly and falling over his shoulders!
At this moment, Vincent seemed to have undergone some kind of awakening, and a surging, invisible demigod power surged outwards, shaking off some dust from the mother box nearby!
Ability, Lord of the Retinue.
Triggered!